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We provide this blog to expand your automotive knowledge. It can improve your next car-buying decision. Today, let's compare front-wheel and rear-wheel drive systems.

As the name indicates, front-wheel drive systems convey horsepower to the ground through cars' front wheels. Rear-wheel drive systems do it via back wheels. Manufacturers and cost-conscious consumers like front-wheel drive systems because they have fewer parts and lower price tags. Also, compared to RWD, FWD systems produce superior winter traction. Meanwhile, RWD systems handle immaculately on dry pavement.

When you go to buy a new car, part of the fun is learning about different features included with your car. You should always ask what warranty is included with your purchase. Used cars should be covered by a couple of different warranties, including the powertrain and bumper-to-bumper warranties. Both are important to ensuring that you don't have to pay out of pocket for expenses that are not your fault.

Powertrain warranties cover the engine and transmission. These parts are known be more expensive to replace, which is why dealerships tend to cover these parts the most.

When a motor starts to lack power, it can be a sign of a leaking exhaust system. A car’s engine has to work harder, which causes it to burn more fuel when the exhaust system is not performing correctly.

The exhaust system consists of the tailpipe, muffler, resonator, catalytic converter, and the exhaust manifold. All of these components work together to remove dangerous gases that build up in the engine. Leaks can occur over time because the system is contracting and expanding. These leaks can allow gases to build up in the car’s cabin. These gases are fatal…

We watch many TV shows where brake lines are cut and suddenly the car won’t stop and it crashes. Although it may be just television, this can happen to your car if your brake pedals stop working correctly. If you have concerns about your brakes, stop at i.g. Burton & Co. Inc. and have us take a look.

Several things may cause brake pedals to not function correctly such as bad calipers and cylinders, worn out master cylinder and damaged brake lines. However, air in the brake lines is the most common cause of brake pedal failure. If in…

Today's cars operate with timing belts. The timing belt synchronizes the camshaft and the crankshaft making sure they are turning at the same rate. If the timing belt breaks, the engine will shut down immediately. The shutdown can cause extensive damage and expensive repairs. Inspecting the timing belt is important.

The owner’s manual will give a mileage range you should get the timing belt replaced in, for example, 80,000 to 90,000 miles. When it is time to replace the belt other parts of the engine usually are replaced at the same visit. Some signals of a…

All of us here at i.g. Burton & Co. Inc know how busy and hectic life can be which is why when you are in need of service or maintenance for your vehicle, we will do everything we can to get you in and out in a timely fashion while providing you with optimal service. Your headlights are just one part of your vehicle that will be in need of some routine maintenance repairs over the course of owning your...

Headlights are like the eyes of your car & when they're hazy, yellow, & foggy seeing well at night can be…

Driving at night is already by default more dangerous than driving during the day. A lack of street lights, old and faded traffic lines, and nocturnal animals wandering the roads, all contribute to risky driving conditions. The only things between you and a total lack of sight are your vehicle's headlights. It is important that you ensure they are not only working but that they are bright and clearly visible. If you notice they are dimmer than they should be, you need to contact i.g. Burton & Co. Inc. to have your headlights replaced today.

Everyone has hectic lives these days with work, family and other responsibilities. Because of that, it can be nearly impossible to find the time to get your vehicle in for service. Calling on the phone can mean long wait times and not knowing whether times that are convenient for you are available. We here at i.g. Burton & Co. Inc. in Milford, DE have simplified things with an online scheduling system.